Ebony Johnson thinks the bond package on the April 7 ballot could help combat issues like student absenteeism. Here’s why.
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Voters approve Jenks Public Schools $20.3M bond. Here’s where the money will go.
The district enrolls more than 12,600 students in the south Tulsa area. Now, Jenks will invest into athletic facilities, buses and more.
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‘When I’m superintendent, I’ll come back’: Adam Pugh courts Tulsa conservatives
The conservative candidate for state superintendent attended TPS board member E’Lena Ashley’s community meeting to talk education — not to campaign, he said.
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Republican Colleen McCarty announces run for Tulsa County district attorney
McCarty says she would center domestic violence victims as district attorney. The primary is set for June 16.
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Deadline to get Oklahoma open primary question on ballot is approaching
Oklahoma’s closed primary system would end if State Question 836 makes it to the Nov. 3 ballot and earns approval.
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How will the legislative session impact Oklahomans at the ballot box?
Oklahoma’s legislative session begins on Feb. 2, and lawmakers’ decisions during the coming months could impact residents’ relationship with local governments.
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New Oklahoma law aims to spur voter turnout, save money by limiting number of yearly election dates
A dozen new Oklahoma laws are in effect as of Jan. 1. One aims at simplifying election participation in the state.
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Broken Arrow residents will vote on $415M bond in April. Here’s what it would fund.
The package could fund roads, sewers and ballfields — with a half-cent sales tax increase that would end after five years.
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Tulsa Public Schools board approves $609M bond package for voters to consider in April
The district added another $19 million to the final bond package to account for future inflation.
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Only 3 challengers file for Tulsa area school board races. One wants to unseat a ‘controversial’ TPS board member.
In one of the county’s three competitive school board races this spring, Connie Dodson and E’Lena Ashley are running for the TPS District 4 board seat.
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Volunteers need 173K signatures to get open primaries on the ballot. Here’s what that means for voters.
An Oklahoma group is pushing for Tulsans to support candidates appearing in single primary ballots despite party affiliation.